Software Engineers Are in Great Demand

Software engineers know that the demand for their skills is soaring, and they're ready to take advantage of that situation, according to recent research from Glassdoor, which reports that a significant percentage of these engineers are planning to look for a new job within the next 12 months. Since these professionals can afford to be choosy about career moves, they're seeking qualities in a future employer that extend far beyond compensation—although they obviously care about that too. These characteristics include a favorable company culture, along with the opportunity to grow professionally while working on great projects. Judging from the results, it's clear that many software engineers consider themselves to be in the driver's seat, and employers must respond accordingly. As one software engineer explained it: "Buzzwords and mission statements don't impress us. We want to know who the company is and what products are being built. You don't need to figure out how to get the company to choose you; you need to be convinced to choose the company." As a helpful guide, we've included a sampling of what you do not want a recruiter to say or do in their attempts to convince you to take a specific job. More than 1,400 software engineers took part in the research.

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Mobile Strategy

One-half of software engineers plan to look for a new job within the year.

Why Software Engineers Leave Jobs

Insufficient salary/compensation: 78%, Lack of career/growth opportunities: 76%, Being disengaged with the work: 58%, Issues with the company culture: 53%, Bad location/commute: 41%

Culture Club

52% of software engineers are likely to accept a job with less money if the employer has a great culture.

Brand Strength

51% would take less money to work at a company if it produces appealing products or services.